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Lavish on Dresses

Homey Fashion

The boutique is called Lavish, but owner Nicole Bald strives to give it a welcoming, “homey” feel rather than the luxurious ambiance suggested by its name.

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Sunset Plaza's New Looks

Relaunch

H. Lorenzo, one of Sunset Plaza’s most prominent boutiques, announced some new hires that will usher in a new spirit for its men’s and women’s stores in the district, said Leran Hadar, director of operations and son of founder Lorenzo Hadar, who opened the boutique more than three decades ago.

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Santa Monica's Main Street: Contemporary by the Coast

What's Checking

Internationally and nationally prominent retailers are building more stores in the California beachside neighborhoods of Venice and downtown Santa Monica.

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Threadcrawl, New Shopping Event, to Debut

Retail

When one of Joshua Jordison’s favorite boutiques shuttered last year, the music and events producer was peeved.

What’s Checking: Downtown Los Angeles/Luxe Boutiques Gamble on Downtown L.A.

Retail

Carl Louisville made millions of dollars for Prada as director of the fashion house's Epicenter store on Rodeo Drive.

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What’s Checking: LA's West Third Street

LA's West Third Street

Keeping Independent Flavor

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Helmut Lang and Theory Moving to LA’s Brentwood

Retail

High-profile contemporary brands Helmut Lang and Theory will open stores in Los Angeles’ exclusive Brentwood enclave in Spring 2014.

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Checking in on LA’s Larchmont Boulevard

Retail

Tucked away in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Larchmont Boulevard is a friendly street with a small-town feel.